Learn to Swim – Level 1 (Women Only)
This level is the perfect introduction for women with little-to-no swimming experience. Our Women Only Learn to Swim programs is taught & supervised by qualified female instructors.
Spring 2026 Program Registration Opens April 8th @ 9:00am
Level 1
- Learn to swim without fear, while practicing basic floating skills, movement and breathing
- Work towards a 10-15 m swim on your front and back
- Do jump entries from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water
- Improve your fitness and your flutter kick with 4 x 9-12 m interval training.
Required
- Must identify as a woman
- Must be at least 14 years old
- No previous swim experience required
Dates and Times
Each session is 45 mins – 10 sessions total
Winter Term
| Days | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday(s) | Jan 11 – Mar 29 | 10:45 am 11:30 am |
No Sessions
On February 15 & Mar 22
Spring Term
- Each session is 45 mins – 7 sessions total
| Days | Dates | Times | Cost Community Members | Cost CU Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday(s) | May 3 – June 21 | 10:45 am 11:30 am | $154 ($149.38 + 3% CRF) + tax | $123.20 ($119.50 + 3% CRF) + tax |
No Sessions
On May 17 (Victoria Day weekend)
Summer Term
Please note:
We do not run Adult Lessons during the summer session due to the volume of children’s summer camp programing
Fall Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Location
- Carleton Pool – Alumni Hall
Important Notes
- Effective January 1, 2026, a Capital Renewal Fee (CRF) of 3% will apply to select non-student facility rentals, programs, and services. This fee supports long-term facility maintenance and renewal, with all funds directed to a dedicated capital renewal fund. Certain exemptions may apply. For more information visit our website at: https://athletics.carleton.ca/community/rentals/capital-renewal-fee/
- Refunds or credits for missed private/semi-private or group lessons will not be provided.
- Make-up lessons can not be arranged, and substitute (non-registered) swimmers are not permitted.
- Please arrive (10-15) minutes before the start of the class and proceed to the Welcome Centre Desk to check-in before going to the pool-deck.
- There will be several showers available for brief usage.
- The main locker rooms will be available and some lockers are available for day use.
- Bringing clothes & valuables to the pool deck in a gym-bag is recommended.
- Includes Lot 5 Parking.
- Registration is required in advance and space is limited.